Externally: Fruit is used topically for skin irritation, acne, psoriasis and eczema. The fruit juice is useful for head lice. The unripe fruit can be placed over a wound to stop bleeding. Fruit mixed with Kava and Ginger as a poultice for sprains and strains. Internally: The fruit is good for Type 2 diabetes in balancing blood sugar levels. The fruit juice fermented is great as a nourishing tonic for the bowels and is rich in pro and prebiotics.

Note:Roots and bark are used as dyes, making yellow, red and purple-black pigments. The leaves and roots are complete proteins. Fruit should be harvested green, sliced and placed in a jar to ripen, then pressed for the juice.